Lessons Learned from Conducting Research with Prisoners Sentenced to Death and Their Families in India: Ethical Considerations and Methodological Challenges

Abstract Research on disaster behavioral health presents significant methodological challenges. Challenges are even more complex for research on mass violence events that involve military members, families, and communities, due to the cultural and logistical considerations of working with this population. The current article aims to inform and educate on this specialized area of research, by presenting a case study on the experience of designing and conducting disaster behavioral health research after a mass violence event in a military setting: the 2013 mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard, in Washington, D.C. Using the case example, the authors explore methodological challenges and lessons learned from conducting research in this context, and provide guidance for future researchers.

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Political Science Research in the Middle East and North Africa

10.1093/oso/9780190882969.001.0001 ◽

2018 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Keyword(s):

Middle East ◽

Research Methods ◽

North Africa ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Real Life ◽

Field Research ◽

Science Research ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Conducting Research ◽

Personal Accounts

Based on personal accounts of their experiences conducting qualitative and quantitative research in the countries of the Middle East and North Africa, the contributors to this volume share the real-life obstacles they have encountered in applying research methods in practice and the possible solutions to overcome them. The volume is an important companion book to more standard methods books, which focus on the “how to” of methods but are often devoid of any real discussion of the practicalities, challenges, and common mistakes of fieldwork. The volume is divided into three parts, highlighting the challenges of (1) specific contexts, including conducting research in areas of violence; (2) a range of research methods, including interviewing, process-tracing, ethnography, experimental research, and the use of online media; and (3) the ethics of field research. In sharing their lessons learned, the contributors raise issues of concern to both junior and experienced researchers, particularly those of the Global South but also to those researching the Global North.

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Review: Research involving people with a learning disability – methodological challenges and ethical considerations

Journal of Research in Nursing ◽

10.1177/1744987115592084 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 20 (6) ◽

pp. 447-448

Author(s):

Michael Brown

Keyword(s):

Learning Disability ◽

Ethical Considerations ◽

Methodological Challenges

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The unintended consequences of COVID-19 mitigation measures matter: practical guidance for investigating them

BMC Medical Research Methodology ◽

10.1186/s12874-020-01200-x ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Anne-Marie Turcotte-Tremblay ◽

Idriss Ali Gali Gali ◽

Valéry Ridde

Keyword(s):

Unintended Consequences ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

World Health ◽

Mitigation Measures ◽

Extensive Experience ◽

Systematic Assessment ◽

Practical Guidance ◽

Conducting Research ◽

Health Organization

Abstract Background COVID-19 has led to the adoption of unprecedented mitigation measures which could trigger many unintended consequences. These unintended consequences can be far-reaching and just as important as the intended ones. The World Health Organization identified the assessment of unintended consequences of COVID-19 mitigation measures as a top priority. Thus far, however, their systematic assessment has been neglected due to the inattention of researchers as well as the lack of training and practical tools. Main text Over six years our team has gained extensive experience conducting research on the unintended consequences of complex health interventions. Through a reflexive process, we developed insights that can be useful for researchers in this area. Our analysis is based on key literature and lessons learned reflexively in conducting multi-site and multi-method studies on unintended consequences. Here we present practical guidance for researchers wishing to assess the unintended consequences of COVID-19 mitigation measures. To ensure resource allocation, protocols should include research questions regarding unintended consequences at the outset. Social science theories and frameworks are available to help assess unintended consequences. To determine which changes are unintended, researchers must first understand the intervention theory. To facilitate data collection, researchers can begin by forecasting potential unintended consequences through literature reviews and discussions with stakeholders. Including desirable and neutral unintended consequences in the scope of study can help minimize the negative bias reported in the literature. Exploratory methods can be powerful tools to capture data on the unintended consequences that were unforeseen by researchers. We recommend researchers cast a wide net by inquiring about different aspects of the mitigation measures. Some unintended consequences may only be observable in subsequent years, so longitudinal approaches may be useful. An equity lens is necessary to assess how mitigation measures may unintentionally increase disparities. Finally, stakeholders can help validate the classification of consequences as intended or unintended. Conclusion Studying the unintended consequences of COVID-19 mitigation measures is not only possible but also necessary to assess their overall value. The practical guidance presented will help program planners and evaluators gain a more comprehensive understanding of unintended consequences to refine mitigation measures.

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Constructivist and Constructionist Approaches to Graduate Teaching in Second Life

Ethical Technology Use, Policy, and Reactions in Educational Settings ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-1882-4.ch003 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 25-45

Author(s):

R. S. Talab ◽

Hope R. Botterbusch

Keyword(s):

Social Networking ◽

Second Life ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Vicarious Experience ◽

Ethical Considerations ◽

Scaffolded Instruction ◽

Legal Implications ◽

Intellectual Property Policy ◽

The Many ◽

Pedagogical Approaches

As a growing number of faculty use constructivist and constructionist approaches to teaching in SL, little research exists on the many ethical considerations and legal implications that affect course development. Following the experiences of the instructor and five students, their 12-week journey is documented through interviews, journals, blogs, weekly course activities, SL class dialogs, and in-world assignments. Additionally, five faculty and staff experts who taught or trained in SL at this university were also interviewed and consulted. Ethical considerations in constructivist and constructionist teaching were time, appearance, skills, scaffolded instruction, playful exploration, vicarious experience, self-directed project development, construction of objects, constructivism and constructionism balance, social networking and collaboration, harassment and griefing, false identities and alternate avatars, chat log sharing, and copyright and trademark violations. Lessons learned included developing scaffolded pedagogical approaches that moved from direct teaching to constructivism and constructionism, and required faculty and student adherence to the SL TOS, Community Standards, and Intellectual Property policy.

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Moving HCI Outdoors: Lessons Learned from Conducting Research in the Wild

Human–Computer Interaction Series - HCI Outdoors: Theory, Design, Methods and Applications ◽

10.1007/978-3-030-45289-6_4 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 83-98

Author(s):

Mara Balestrini ◽

Sarah Gallacher ◽

Yvonne Rogers

Keyword(s):

Lessons Learned ◽

In The Wild ◽

Conducting Research ◽

Research In The Wild

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Conducting Research With Older Adults With Vision Impairment: Lessons Learned and Recommended Best Practices

Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine ◽

10.1177/2333721418812624 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

pp. 233372141881262 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Corinna Trujillo Tanner ◽

Michael S. Caserta ◽

Julia J. Kleinschmidt ◽

Margaret S. Clayton ◽

Paul S. Bernstein ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Best Practices ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Vision Impairment ◽

Conducting Research

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Researching Professional Footballers: Reflections and Lessons Learned

International Journal of Qualitative Methods ◽

10.1177/1609406919849328 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 18 ◽

pp. 160940691984932 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Graeme Law

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Interviews ◽

Research Process ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Current Position ◽

Case Study Approach ◽

Study Approach ◽

Sensitive Issue ◽

Conducting Research ◽

Insight Into

In this article, the author reflects on the process of interviewing professional footballers about the sensitive issue of money and the lessons learned from this process. The article discusses a case study approach using in-depth qualitative interviews, which generates an innovative insight into a closed social world. The focus is on the difficulties of obtaining a sample where challenges faced are discussed. The article also focuses on the interview style employed when dealing with individuals who are experienced at being interviewed regularly. It also examines the issues of being an “insider” when conducting research and ways in which this can benefit the research process. The issue of research being a messy process is also discussed as when conducting this research, it was imperative that the author could deal with unpredictability and had to be flexible to conduct the research. Finally, the article discusses the insecurities of the participants and the issues of trust, as the current position of the author led him to be seen as an “outsider” by some participants.

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